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    Chapter 11 - Bolting: Certification Requirements

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    This document discusses bolting requirements including: 1) Certification and testing requirements for high strength bolt assemblies including rotational capacity and direct tension indicator (DTI) tests. 2) Guidelines for proper bolt placement and length calculation based on connection plate thickness. 3) Inspection procedures for DTIs using a feeler gauge and ensuring other bolting best practices are followed such as using new bolts and preventing washers from turning during tightening.

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    This document discusses bolting requirements including: 1) Certification and testing requirements for high strength bolt assemblies including rotational capacity and direct tension indicator (DTI) tests. 2) Guidelines for proper bolt placement and length calculation based on connection plate thickness. 3) Inspection procedures for DTIs using a feeler gauge and ensuring other bolting best practices are followed such as using new bolts and preventing washers from turning during tightening.

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    This document discusses bolting requirements including: 1) Certification and testing requirements for high strength bolt assemblies including rotational capacity and direct tension indicator (DTI) tests. 2) Guidelines for proper bolt placement and length calculation based on connection plate thickness. 3) Inspection procedures for DTIs using a feeler gauge and ensuring other bolting best practices are followed such as using new bolts and preventing washers from turning during tightening.

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    Chapter 11 - Bolting

     Certification Requirements

     Testing Requirements

     Bolt Placement and Connection

     Inspection
    Certification Requirements
    Certified Mill Test Report
    Requirements
    Testing Requirements
    Two classes of bolts:
    High Strength Bolt Assemblies
    A325 or A490 Bolts

     Used in friction type


    connections

     Bolts are tightened to a high


    tension, producing clamping
    forces which enable the steel
    surfaces to carry loads by
    friction
    High Strength Bolt Assemblies
    A325 or A490 Bolts
     Rotational Capacity Test

     Checks lubrication of
    nut and threads of bolt
    for proper tension

    3 each -
    bolt/nut/washer
    High Strength Bolt Assemblies
    A325 or A490 Bolts
     Direct Tension Indicator (DTI) Test
     Verifies the DTI
     Dimples on DTI
    must be squished
    within a specified range
    of tension

    3 each - bolt/nut/washer/DTI (if bolt length is 4” or larger)


     6 each - bolt/nut/washer/DTI (if bolt length is less than 4”)
     The additional 3 bolts are 4” or longer
    Direct Tension Indicators

     Hardened washer with


    protrusions
     Placed under the bolt
    head
     Protrusions are
    flattened when bolt is
    tightened
     Marked for use with
    A325 or A490 bolts
    Bolt Placement and Connection
    Bolt Length
    Bolt Placement and Connection
    Bolt Length
    Bolt Length = Connection plate thickness (grip)
    + thickness of nut (same as bolt diameter)
    + thread projection (1/4”)
    + thickness of washer(s)
    + thickness of DTI

    Example: Two ½” plates connected using a a ¾” bolt


    diameter with washer and DTI
    = (½” + ½”) + (¾” + ¼”) + 3/16” + 1/8” = 2 5/16” or 2 ½”
    grip nut & thread washer DTI round up to
    nearest ¼”
    Bolt Placement and Connection
    Bolt Length
    Bolt Placement and
    Connection
    Connected Plates
     Clean and Free of any materials
    that could compromise the
    connection
     Dirt
     Burrs
     Oil
     Paint (except shop applied
    primer)
     galvanizing
    Bolt Placement and Connection
     Bolt heads are showing in
    conspicuous or visible locations
     Flange Splice - Bolts placed with
    head down
     Web Splice - Bolts placed with
    head to exterior face of girders

     Bolt tightening shall progress


    from the inside of the connection
    to the outside
    Turn-of-Nut Installation Method

     Hardened washers are not


    required
     The nut shall first be snug
    tightened
     The nut shall then be rotated to
    amount given in the table,
    depending on bolt length
    Turn-of-Nut Installation Method
    Inspection
    DTIs
     Use a 0.005” feeler gage.

     Contractor shall check sufficient


    number of bolts in each joint to insure
    proper tension.

     SDDOT inspector shall Check a


    minimum of 20% of bolts in each joint,
    with a minimum of 4 in each joint.

     Half of the gaps must be refused with


    the feeler gage to be ok, but still must
    have at least one visible gap left.
    Inspection
    Other Items to consider
     Use new bolt each time
     Once bolt is at full tension it can
    not be reused again
     If it needs to be loosened the bolt
    should be discarded
     Make sure washer does not turn
     Tighten bolts within 10 second if
    using an impact wrench
     Anchor bolts require rolled threads
    (not cut threads)

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